statstjenestemann
Syllables
stat-stje-ne-ste-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈstɑːtstjɛnəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
stat + tjeneste + mann
The word 'statstjenestemann' is divided into five syllables: stat-stje-ne-ste-mann. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The morphemes are 'stat-' (state), 'tjeneste-' (service), and '-mann' (man).
Definitions
- 1
A civil servant employed by the state.
State civil servant
“Han er ein statstjenestemann i Helsedepartementet.”
“Statstjenestemenn har ansvar for å implementere lovene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
stat — Open syllable with consonant cluster onset.. stje — Open syllable with consonant cluster onset and glide.. ne — Open syllable with schwa nucleus.. ste — Open syllable with consonant cluster onset and schwa nucleus.. mann — Closed syllable with geminate coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
- The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The 'st' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a division problem.
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